Author: Gabriel Sturges

  • Back to Basics: Becoming the Go-To for Translations in Your Local Area!

    Back to Basics: Becoming the Go-To for Translations in Your Local Area!

    Hello Affiliates, We’re continuing our “Back to Basics” series this week, and it’s all about one critical thing: making sure your business is seen!  You can have the most amazing translation service to offer, but if no one knows you exist, it’s all for nothing. We’ve covered some essential steps in recent weeks: Now, let’s…

  • Back to Basics: Putting Your Affiliate Link to Work!

    Back to Basics: Putting Your Affiliate Link to Work!

    Hello Affiliates, This week, we’re continuing our “Back to Basics” series, bringing all the pieces together!  We’ve covered how to market a commonly requested service like a Spanish to English birth certificate translation and how to access your affiliate link from your dashboard.  Now, let’s put it all into action. We’re going to look at…

  • Back to Basics: Your Affiliate Link & a Price Update!

    Back to Basics: Your Affiliate Link & a Price Update!

    Hello Affiliates, We’re continuing our “Back to Basics” series this week with a clear challenge for all of you, especially those looking to dive into earning passive income through translation services but aren’t sure where to begin.  We’re stripping away the guesswork so you can understand the entire process, from what service to focus on,…

  • Your First Translation Notarization – A Step-by-Step Guide

    Your First Translation Notarization – A Step-by-Step Guide

    Hello Affiliates, This week, we’re continuing our back-to-basics series, offering another short tutorial aimed especially at those of you who haven’t yet made your first translation sale.  Our goal is to get every one of you up and running and confidently generating commissions!  You can check out last week’s article on marketing Spanish to English…

  • A Guide to Obtaining an FBI Background Check & Apostille

    A Guide to Obtaining an FBI Background Check & Apostille

    Obtaining an FBI background check and an apostille is crucial for individuals who need criminal history verification for travel, work, residency, or other international purposes. Many foreign governments require this document to assess a person’s legal record. The process involves obtaining a fingerprint-based background check from the FBI and then authenticating it for international use…

  • Tapping into Demand: Spanish Birth Certificates for a Growing Market

    Tapping into Demand: Spanish Birth Certificates for a Growing Market

    Hello Affiliates, This week, we’re moving from motivation to concrete, actionable strategies.  Let’s talk about a specific, in-demand service that’s a genuine opportunity for your business: Spanish to English birth certificate translations for USCIS. Last week, we discussed the power of promoting USCIS translations as an excellent niche, especially with the continuous flow of people…

  • Time Is Money: Your Guide to Smart Questions

    Time Is Money: Your Guide to Smart Questions

    Hello Affiliates, This week, let’s talk about something fundamental to successfully offering translation services: asking the right questions when a client comes to you. Even before you begin, remember this golden rule: always ask the client if they need a translation; never suggest it to them.  This ensures the ultimate responsibility for requiring a translation…

  • Doubling Down on Value: The Power of Our Affiliate Ecosystem

    Doubling Down on Value: The Power of Our Affiliate Ecosystem

    Hello Affiliates, Our Idiomatic Affiliates community is now nearly 400 strong!  That’s something I’m incredibly happy about because it shows we’re providing real value, and many of you are recommending us to others in your network. At Idiomatic, we’re always looking for ways to double down on the value we provide. As we’ve mentioned many…

  • Low-Hanging Fruit: Why You Should Love USCIS Translations

    Low-Hanging Fruit: Why You Should Love USCIS Translations

    Hello Affiliates, This week, let’s talk about a golden opportunity that’s often overlooked, representing significant “low-hanging fruit” for your business: USCIS Certified Translations. What is USCIS and Why the Need for Translations? USCIS stands for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.  It’s the government agency that handles immigration, naturalization, and asylum benefits in the United States. …

  • Your Brand, Our Service: Introducing White-Labeled Cover Sheets!

    Your Brand, Our Service: Introducing White-Labeled Cover Sheets!

    Hello Affiliates, The momentum is truly building!  More and more of you are leaning into our community, believing in the program, and reaping the benefits.  We’re seeing growing commissions, diversified businesses, and clients receiving fantastic added value. A particularly impressive area of growth has been with translations for apostilles, especially since many of you are…

  • Keep That Rope Taught: The Power of Small Steps to Big Wins

    Keep That Rope Taught: The Power of Small Steps to Big Wins

    Hello Affiliates, This week, I want to talk about momentum and persistence.  It’s incredibly motivating to see some of you absolutely flying, with your translation businesses consistently growing and commissions increasing each month.  Your clients are happy, and you’re adding real value! For others, the journey is just beginning.  You’re dipping your toes in the…

  • Be Seen, Be Successful: Your Website as Your Ultimate Business Asset

    Be Seen, Be Successful: Your Website as Your Ultimate Business Asset

    Hello Affiliates, This week, let’s talk about something fundamental to your business’s success, whether it’s related to translation services or your primary venture: the absolute importance of being seen and gaining visibility. Being seen can manifest in many ways, but in terms of ROI and long-term benefits, very few things outperform a well-utilized website.  Your…

  • Beyond Profit: The Heart of the Idiomatic Community

    Beyond Profit: The Heart of the Idiomatic Community

    Hello Affiliates, This week, I wanted to take a step back from the nuts and bolts of the affiliate program and share something more fundamental: the “why” behind Idiomatic.  What truly motivates us, how do we see ourselves, and what sets us apart? At its core, Idiomatic is a business, and like any business, we…

  • Understanding Multi-Tiered Commissions

    Understanding Multi-Tiered Commissions

    Hello Affiliates, This week, we’re going back to basics and focusing on a powerful feature of our affiliate program that can significantly boost your earning potential: multi-tiered commissions.  Especially for our newer members, understanding this concept is key to unlocking exponential growth. Expanding Your Earning Power Our multi-tiered affiliate program allows you to earn commissions…

  • Turn Clicks into Clients: Crafting High-Converting Translation Landing Pages

    Turn Clicks into Clients: Crafting High-Converting Translation Landing Pages

    Hello Affiliates, This week, we’re diving into the crucial, yet sometimes slightly less-than-thrilling world of landing pages. In a past article, we discussed the power of having your own order form (you can revisit that here), which we’ve seen significantly boost conversion rates. But before we get to the order form, let’s ensure the foundation…

  • Portugal Calling: A Lucrative Opportunity for Notaries & Apostille Agents

    Portugal Calling: A Lucrative Opportunity for Notaries & Apostille Agents

    Hello Affiliates, Despite the economic uncertainties we’re facing, there has arguably never been a better time to build your own business.  Why? Because it puts you in the driver’s seat. You have control over your direction, the ability to adapt quickly, and the power to navigate challenges on your own terms. And in today’s world,…

  • Gradually, Then Suddenly: The Path to Affiliate Success

    Gradually, Then Suddenly: The Path to Affiliate Success

    Good morning, Affiliates! This week’s newsletter is inspired by a powerful quote that perfectly encapsulates the journey to success in any endeavor, including affiliate marketing:  “How did you become successful? Two ways: Gradually, then suddenly.” This sentiment resonates deeply with the core philosophy of our affiliate community. We consistently emphasize the importance of taking small,…

  • Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: The Power of Marginal Gains in Your Affiliate Business

    Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: The Power of Marginal Gains in Your Affiliate Business

    Hello Affiliates, This week, I want to emphasize a powerful concept that can transform your approach to business: the power of marginal gains. It’s tempting to think that success requires radical reinvention. We often feel pressured to create something entirely new, to “reinvent the wheel.” But the reality is that true progress often comes from…

  • The 80/20 Principle: Maximizing Your Affiliate Results

    The 80/20 Principle: Maximizing Your Affiliate Results

    Hello Affiliates, This week, we’re diving into a powerful concept that can dramatically impact your success: the 80/20 principle, also known as the Pareto Principle. Understanding the 80/20 Principle The 80/20 principle states that roughly 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts. In business, this means that a small number of actions…

  • Building Together: Growth, Purpose, and Our Shared “Why”

    Building Together: Growth, Purpose, and Our Shared “Why”

    Hello Affiliates, It’s incredible to see how far our affiliate community has come since we launched last year in April.  We knew from the start that this was a long-term journey, and we’re committed to building something lasting and impactful, not just a fleeting trend. We’ve focused on steady, sustainable growth, prioritizing quality and personalized…

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